Monthly Archives: June 2010

Rosemary & Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia

Less is more when it comes to focaccia. The toppings for this Italian flatbread are countless:  coarse sea salt, herbs, onions, cheese, vegetables and meat. But, like pizza, focaccia is better when it’s not loaded down with toppings. The toppings … Continue reading

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July 4th BBQ: Grilled Flank Steak with Lime Chipotle Sauce

The last time we featured a steak recipe from John Ash the dish proved wildly popular. Our blog lit up with hits. Here’s another steak recipe from the California chef and culinary instructor — this one for a spicy, marinated … Continue reading

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Olive Oil Primer: A Look at the Arbequina Olive

Think of extra virgin olive oil like wine. That’s what we sometimes tell people when we talk about the different extra virgin olive oils we produce. Just like different wines are made from different grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon or … Continue reading

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Our Miller’s Blend EVOO Receives Global Recognition

Occasionally we blow our own horns. We recently learned our Miller’s Blend extra virgin olive oil was named one of the top 250 olive oils in the world by a noted German food magazine. The magazine Der Feinschmecker and “Mastri … Continue reading

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Green Salad with Fresh Asparagus & Peas

Asparagus is one of the more versatile vegetables. It’s good steamed, sautéed, roasted, grilled, stir-fried … and raw. Our friends at EatingWell magazine have created a salad that combines raw asparagus and fresh peas. No cooking required for this dish. … Continue reading

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Olive Oil Primer: Poaching Food in EVOO – Part II

Poaching foods in extra virgin olive oil is a cooking method that ensures your food will be moist and flavorful. Chefs say you want to use an EVOO that tastes good, because the food will absorb the oil’s flavor. Some … Continue reading

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A Primer on Our “Green” Farming Practices

We have some 10,000 acres of olive trees under cultivation in northern California. Consequently, my colleagues and I get get asked a lot about our “green” farming practices.  We’re glad to tell people we use less water, recycle our waste, … Continue reading

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Our Miller’s Blend Named Among Top EVOOs Worldwide

It’s always nice to get official recognition for the quality of our extra virgin olive oil. We learned our Miller’s Blend extra virgin olive oil was named one of the top 250 olive oils in the world by a noted … Continue reading

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Olive Oil Primer: Poaching Seafood in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Some culinary pros we work with suggested we write about poaching foods in extra virgin olive oil. So we picked up the phone and called a chef who loves to use this cooking method with seafood: Dory Ford, the chef-owner … Continue reading

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Father’s Day Menu: Tuscan Steak, Orange Almond Cake

With Father’s Day in mind, we’ve assembled a do-it-yourself menu to prepare for the dad in your life. Or if you’re a dad who likes to cook, use this menu to brainstorm next Sunday’s meal. We start you off with … Continue reading

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